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Democrat Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Harris for White House running mate
August 12, 2020
Democrat Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Harris for White House running mate
(Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday picked Senator Kamala Harris as his choice for vice president, making…
Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine
August 12, 2020
Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — No, Russia is not having a Sputnik moment. The announcement Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin that…
Hong Kong residents defend free press as China cracks down
August 11, 2020
Hong Kong residents defend free press as China cracks down
HONG KONG (AP) — Last year, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong to demand…
Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery
August 11, 2020
Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery
RANKFURT, Germany (AP) — People in China are back to buying German luxury cars. Europe’s assembly lines are accelerating. Now…
Coronavirus breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days
August 11, 2020
Coronavirus breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday that authorities have found four cases of…
Seattle police chief to resign following department cuts
August 11, 2020
Seattle police chief to resign following department cuts
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s police chief says she is stepping down, a move made public the same day the City…
Russia registers world’s first vaccine against coronavirus
August 11, 2020
Russia registers world’s first vaccine against coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced that his country has registered of the world’s first vaccine against the novel…
Portland protesters rally as arrest of activist draws ire
August 11, 2020
Portland protesters rally as arrest of activist draws ire
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The arrest during protests in Portland, Oregon, of a Black woman who became a leading activist…
Taiwan says virus aid sent quietly to avoid Beijing protests
August 11, 2020
Taiwan says virus aid sent quietly to avoid Beijing protests
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan sent COVID-19 assistance to foreign countries surreptitiously to avoid protests from China, its foreign minister…
UK suffers biggest job losses since 2009 as COVID hits
August 11, 2020
UK suffers biggest job losses since 2009 as COVID hits
LONDON (Reuters) – The number of people in work in Britain fell by the most since 2009 in the three…